US Bridges

Wv Route 218 over Ravine

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000025A172

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 218 over Ravine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 218 over Ravine in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 218
CrossesRavine
Location0.07 MI South CO Rt 20
RouteState Highway 21800
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.54031, -80.25526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 218 over Ravine built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 218 over Ravine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 218 over Ravine carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 218 over Ravine?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 218 over Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.